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The American Innovator

Welcome to The American Innovator. This show is about ideas. It’s about creativity. It’s about business. It’s about lean. It’s about how to take an idea from a dinner napkin, all the way to the market... Read more

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Japan YPO Day 1

Japan YPO Day 1

On this week’s show, Paul Akers travels to Japan with YPO MXN-JAPAN 2016 and while there, visits Okuma Machinery. YPO is... Read more

13 Aug 2016

3mins

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Croatia

Croatia

On this week’s show, Paul Akers takes us along as he scooters through Croatia, Bosnia, & Montenegro.The post Croatia... Read more

12 Jan 2019

7mins

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Sakichi Toyoda

Sakichi Toyoda

On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares the story of Sakichi Toyoda, often referred to as the father of the Japanese indu... Read more

25 Mar 2017

15mins

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Chapter 15 – Education for Life

Chapter 15 – Education for Life

On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 15 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Toda... Read more

15 Sep 2018

16mins

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The 2%

The 2%

On this week’s show, Paul Akers discusses the characteristics of Lean leaders that “get it” and successfully make the tr... Read more

6 Apr 2019

7mins

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Ken Mogi

Ken Mogi

On this week’s show, Paul Akers interviews Ken Mogi regarding his book, Awakening Your Ikigai. For more information on t... Read more

27 Apr 2019

23mins

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Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done

On this week’s show, Paul Akers joins author David Allen, to discuss his book, Getting Things Done.The post Getting Thin... Read more

24 Nov 2018

37mins

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Chapter 19 – Farm Problems are Farm Problems

Chapter 19 – Farm Problems are Farm Problems

On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 19 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Toda... Read more

13 Oct 2018

18mins

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Chapter 4 – Are Profits Wrong?

Chapter 4 – Are Profits Wrong?

On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 4 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today... Read more

30 Jun 2018

28mins

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Precast Concrete Factory Tour

Precast Concrete Factory Tour

On this week’s show, Paul Akers tours a precast concrete factory in Japan…an interesting place to learn about trust.The ... Read more

1 Apr 2017

6mins

Ranked #11

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Japan YPO Day 2

Japan YPO Day 2

On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares his experience on day 2 of his trip to Japan with YPO MXN-JAPAN 2016. They travel... Read more

20 Aug 2016

6mins

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Bhutan

Bhutan

On this week’s show, Paul Akers spends 5 days traveling around Bhutan.The post Bhutan first appeared on Paul Akers Websi... Read more

2 Feb 2019

17mins

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Chapter 1 – We are Being Born into Opportunity

Chapter 1 – We are Being Born into Opportunity

On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 1 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today... Read more

9 Jun 2018

22mins

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Chapter 13 – Wages, Hours, and the Wage Motive

Chapter 13 – Wages, Hours, and the Wage Motive

On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 13 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Toda... Read more

1 Sep 2018

22mins

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Discovering Getting Things Done

Discovering Getting Things Done

On this week’s show, David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, interviews Paul Akers.The post Discovering Getting Thin... Read more

1 Dec 2018

36mins

Ranked #16

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JiangSu Carnahan

JiangSu Carnahan

On this week’s show, Paul Akers takes us along as he visits JiangSu Carnahan, a Lean company in China. To see more video... Read more

9 Mar 2019

4mins

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Chapter 22 – Applying the Principles to Any Business

Chapter 22 – Applying the Principles to Any Business

On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 22 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Toda... Read more

3 Nov 2018

13mins

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Hoks

Hoks

On this week’s show, Paul Akers visits Hoks, the company that changed his life.The post Hoks first appeared on Paul Aker... Read more

21 Sep 2019

21mins

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Chapter 5 – It Can’t Be Done

Chapter 5 – It Can’t Be Done

On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 5 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today... Read more

7 Jul 2018

22mins

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Hoks

Hoks

On this week’s show, Paul Akers takes us along as he visits Hoks, one of his favorite companies.The post Hoks first appe... Read more

2 Mar 2019

5mins

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